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30 November 2011

Isn't this an interesting kitchen? It is so simple and and casual, yet with a bit of an elegant feel as well. The marble floor and traditional dining table make it feel upscale, but the lack of upper cabinets, simple chandelier and plain white walls bring it back to being a modern but casual family kitchen. The wood cabinets look like they could have been original to the home and reused, and those big windows that extend all the way to down to the counter are amazing!

28 November 2011

Wow, there are a lot of great holiday decoration ideas found on the web that really make it easy to get festive on a budget. Here's a roundup of the best christmas crafts and upcycled or natural holiday decor ideas.

25 November 2011

Vanessa was kind enough to have me on to talk about one of the easiest ways to sustainably decorate your home: reusing, reclaiming and re-purposing. Head over there to take a look, and check out the rest of her dynamite blog for loads of design inspiration while you are there.

24 November 2011

I swooned when I saw this Brazilian kitchen in Architectural Digest. It's so modern and sleek, yet the materials are natural and warm. So inviting, even I would want to cook! Well, maybe just sit at that rustic table and watch someone else cook...

21 November 2011

I'm a country girl at heart. So even though I currently live in a condo in the city, I still love the rustic look. There are some great ways to go rustic but still stay modern and urban too. Take a look at these uses of reclaimed wood, stone and other natural materials to create stylish modern rustic designs.

15 November 2011

It's coming: snow-slush-boots-coats-chaos-in-the-entryway-season. To those like me who aren't lucky enough to have a proper mudroom: it's time to organize our small entryways and allow them to become the small clutter-free mudrooms they yearn to be. A little work now can save a lot of hassle and mopping later.

4. Vertical storage solutions take advantage of the space up high for hats, mitts and gadgets for the full-height people in your home. If you don't have a lot of floor space, cubbyhole wall units are even great for shoes and boots.

7. Boxes, baskets and bins are your best friend. Try to have one for each family member for hats, mitts, scarves, sunglasses, etc. Also, keep extra socks and slippers in there to warm the toes after taking off wet boots.

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